Chapter 328 You Still Have Us
Xia Ningxi has suffered enough grievances over the years, and she understands very well that the truth is no longer important to her, because Huo Nanxiao has never truly believed in her.
If that's the case, why bother explaining so much?
For Xia Ningxi, being able to leave the capital city with her three children was the best possible outcome.
After packing up the first-aid kit, she placed it in the most conspicuous spot and instructed Huo Nanxiao, "Try not to get the wound on your back wet. Change the ointment once a day. I'm going to check on the child first. We can talk about everything tomorrow."
"good."
Huo Nanxiao did not go to see Xia Ningxi until Xia Ningxi left.
The door was closed softly, leaving only a silent void in the large bedroom. The unusual quietness around them caused Huo Nanxiao to feel an indescribable sense of oppression.
His room still contained many of Xia Ningxi's belongings. Xia Ningxi's clothes alone filled half of the walk-in closet, along with a considerable amount of gold and silver jewelry and bags. Huo Nanxiao hadn't touched any of these things, and judging from Xia Ningxi's appearance, she didn't seem to intend to pack them up and take them with her.
Huo Nanxiao lit a cigarette, watching the fallen leaves drifting in the wind outside the window and scattering to the ground, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
He really wanted to see the children, but he stopped in his tracks when he reached the door of the guest room. He didn't know how to face Huo Yuan and Xingxing. If he went in now and they asked him why he divorced Xia Ningxi, Huo Nanxiao thought about it carefully and didn't know how to answer.
He didn't want his two children to hate him, and he also hoped that Huo Yuan and Xingxing would love him as their father very much.
But all of this was just what he wanted in his heart. He was sorry to Xia Ningxi, and he was sorry to the child, but he was even more sorry to Xia Wanwan.
Huo Nanxiao stood outside the guest room door for a long time but ultimately did not have the courage to push it open.
When the passing servants saw Huo Nanxiao, they all greeted him. Huo Nanxiao pretended to be nonchalant, gave a curt reply, and then turned and left.
At this moment, Xia Ningxi was still tidying up for the three children inside the house when she heard Huo Nanxiao's voice. Her hands, which were folding clothes, paused slightly, and she looked towards the door.
“It’s Daddy.” Xingxing also heard Huo Nanxiao’s voice.
Xia Ningxi said, "I think so."
"Did Daddy come to see us?" Xingxing asked, puzzled.
Huo Yuan ran straight to open the door, but the corridor was empty.
Huo Yuan said, "Mommy, Daddy isn't here."
Xia Xingxing ran out after him, looking disappointed: "Daddy should be gone by now."
The two little ones were a bit disappointed and quietly returned to their room.
Xia Ningxi had already packed all their belongings, including some important items. As for the toys and clothes that Huo Nanxiao had bought for the two children, Xia Ningxi didn't take them. She could buy those things for the children herself, and given the limited resources available, she couldn't take all of the children's things with her.
Chu Chu was very well-behaved, standing next to Xia Ningxi and helping her pack. When she saw Xia Ningxi stop, Chu Chu asked, "Mommy, what else do we need to pack?"
"That's about it." Xia Ningxi looked carefully and realized that she had taken most of what she needed.
Chu Chu asked, "Are we leaving here?"
Xia Ningxi smiled and replied, "Yes, Chu Chu, do you want to leave here?"
Chu Chu said, "Yes, I want to go back to my own home and live with my mom and brothers."
Xia Ningxi affectionately rubbed Chu Chu's obedient little head and said softly, "Okay, we'll go back tomorrow."
Chu Chu asked curiously, "Can Brother Huo Yuan come with us?"
Xia Ningxi said, "Of course."
Chu Chu was overjoyed and excitedly called out to her two older brothers, "Brother Huo Yuan, Mommy said you can come home with us!"
Huo Yuan looked at the bags and packages on the table and pouted.
Xingxing noticed Huo Yuan's unusual expression and asked curiously, "Brother, are you unhappy?"
Huo Yuan's eyes showed disappointment: "Does Daddy really not want me anymore?"
Xingxing said, "It's okay, you still have us and Mommy."
Huo Yuan lowered his head and remained silent, feeling deeply aggrieved.
Chu Chu said, "Brother Huo Yuan, don't be sad. Your daddy is no good at anything except having some money. Don't worry, when we get abroad and go back to our godfather's house, we'll let him be your daddy. If you're not satisfied, Mommy has many suitors. We can pick a few at random. They're better than your bad daddy."
"Fine," Huo Yuan replied reluctantly.
Xia Ningxi could tell that Huo Yuan was different from the other two children. The other two children did not have a deep affection for Huo Nanxiao, but Huo Yuan liked Huo Nanxiao very much. She felt guilty towards Huo Yuan and did not want Huo Yuan to be without a father at such a young age.
But this is not something Xia Ningxi can decide.
Her marriage to Huo Nanxiao was a deception from the very beginning, destined to end badly for them.
Perhaps, Huo Nanxiao made Huo Yuan recognize Xia Wanwan as his mother so that he could wait for the day when Xia Wanwan would wake up.
If Xia Ningxi hadn't appeared, Huo Nanxiao could have fooled Huo Yuan for a lifetime.
Xia Ningxi hugged Huo Yuan tenderly and whispered, "A Yuan, if you can't bear to leave Daddy, you can tell me. I won't force you, and I can let you stay. But you need to think carefully about whether you want to go with Mommy or stay with Daddy."
"Then I'll stay with Mommy. I like Mommy more."
Huo Yuan made his decision without even thinking.
Xia Ningxi understood the situation and said to Huo Yuan, "Don't be afraid, Yuan. Mommy will protect you. You will grow up healthy and strong with your younger brother and sister. Mommy promises not to let you get cold and will let you grow up happily."
Xia Ningxi couldn't guarantee anything else, since she wasn't as rich as Huo Nanxiao, but she could give Huo Yuan endless love. She would cherish Huo Yuan even more and accompany him as he grew up.
Huo Yuan also believed Xia Ningxi's words, "I believe Mommy."
The three little ones reached an agreement and quietly began checking to make sure they hadn't forgotten anything.
After packing everything up, Xia Ningxi put it aside and lay down on the sofa to rest, exhausted. She took out her phone and booked four plane tickets to leave the capital city and paid for them.
"Knock knock—"
There was a knock on the door, and a maid greeted from outside, "Young Madam, are you inside?"
Upon hearing the voice, Xia Ningxi immediately replied, "What is it?"
The maid said, "Dinner is ready. The master would like you to bring the young master and Miss Chu Chu downstairs for dinner."
"Okay, I'll be down in a bit," Xia Ningxi replied.
She turned to the three children and said, "When Huo Xiuyuan asks if you want to come with me, you must deny it, understand?"
Huo Yuan asked, puzzled, "Why?"
Xia Ningxi said, "Because you are his own grandsons, he can't bear to let you leave the capital."
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